Kernel Media Server Alternatives

Kernel Media Server is described as 'Powerful software that allows you to organize, stream, and enjoy your personal media collection. You can access it from any device, anywhere, and it provides high-quality streaming optimized for your network and device' and is an app in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Kernel Media Server for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone and Android apps. The best Kernel Media Server alternative is Jellyfin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kernel Media Server are Plex, Navidrome, Meelo and Emby.

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  1. Rygel icon

    Rygel

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    Rygel is a home media solution that allows you to easily share audio, video and pictures, and control of media player on your home network. In technical terms it is both a UPnP AV MediaServer and MediaRenderer implemented through a plug-in mechanism.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Rygel media-server preferences dialog
     
  2. Channels - Watch TV Your Way icon

    Channels - Watch TV Your Way

     31 likes

    Watch, record, organize, and curate your favorite shows and movies with Channels. From your living room, second home, hotel room, or even on your commute, Channels lets you watch your personal media your way.

    10 Channels - Watch TV Your Way alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Fire TV
    • Android TV
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
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  4. Tvmobili icon

    Tvmobili

     9 likes

    TVMOBiLi is an UPnP/DLNA media server for Mac, Windows and Linux.

    It streams your Videos, Music, and Photos from your computer to any Smart TV or internet enabled device in your home.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    User interface (web)
     
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    Nero MediaHome icon
    Nero MediaHome

    Comprehensive media manager for archiving, organizing, and playing files. It supports wireless transfer from devices, CD ripping with album art, and offers editing tools. Users can create slideshows, playlists, and burn them to o...

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  6. iMediaShare icon

    iMediaShare

     8 likes

    Play videos from your mobile to your HD TV! No box, no cables, no TV apps! Just pick a video and tap to play!

    17 iMediaShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Jamcast icon

    Jamcast

     4 likes

    Access your music collection from anywhere in the world! Jamcast streams all your music to Android and UPnP/DLNA connected devices. Free 14-day trial.

    26 Jamcast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Polaris icon

    Polaris

     1 like

    Polaris is a music streaming application, designed to let you enjoy your music collection from any computer or mobile device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Polaris screenshot 1
     
  11. Genialist Media Server icon

    Genialist Media Server

     1 like

    Genialist Media Server is a streaming server that allows you to organize, sort and access all your medias on all your devices (computers, tablets and smart-phones) on your home network and beyond...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Genialist Media Server screenshot 1
     
  12. Z

    Zappity

     1 like

    Ultimate Media Center for Dune HD players.

    Zappity allows you to collect information for all moves, and create good looking navigation interface through your movies collection.

    This interface is accessible on your computer screen and in the player on your TV screen.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PC and DUNE player interface elements
     
  13. F

    forked-daapd

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    A re-write of the firefly media server (mt-daapd). It's released under GPLv2+. Please note that this git repository is a mirror of the official one at git://git.debian.org/~jblache/forked-daapd.git

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  14. Kyoo icon

    Kyoo

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    Welcome to Kyoo, the next-generation open-source media browser that redefines your streaming experience. Designed from the ground up, Kyoo stands out as a powerful alternative to Plex and Jellyfin. Unleash the full potential of your media library with cutting-edge features and a...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Kyoo screenshot 1
     
  15. Swiftfin icon

    Swiftfin

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    Swiftfin is a fast, native video player that works with Jellyfin, the open source free software media server.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Swiftfin screenshot 1
     
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